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Patent EP-1455688-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SIEVERS HANS-HINRICH
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2002-12-13
Granted: 2010-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel prosthesis, particularly for the replacement of aorta segments near the heart, in the form of a pleated flexible tube with folds (3), the tube being configured as an arc, and the arc shape being fixed in an extension-resistant manner, in the non-implanted state, by means of extension limiters.
Patent EP-1451808-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HELBING MARC
IPC: G10L15/22
Filed: 2002-11-26
Granted: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A method is described for multi-user operation of a barge-in dialogue system (1). The dialogue system comprises a front-end computer unit (2) with a plurality of access channels (6) for the users and a plurality of servers (18, 19, 20, 21) having each a number of speech processing units (22). Each of the speech processing units (22) comprises a speech activity detector (23) and a speech recognition unit (24). During a dialogue between the system and a user, a new speech processing unit (22) is repeatedly assigned at various specific times to the user-deployed access channel (6) so as to achieve as uniform a utilization of the servers (18, 19, 20, 21) as possible. The speech activity detector (23) detects an in-coming speech signal on the access channel (6) to which channel the speech processing unit (22) is assigned at this time, and activates the speech recognition unit (24). It addition, a corresponding barge-in dialogue system (1) is described.
Patent EP-1376740-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KILLEN WILLIAM DEAN
IPC: H01P1/213
Filed: 2003-06-12
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A circuit (100) for processing radio frequency signals includes a substrate (50) where the circuit can be placed. The substrate can be a meta-material and can incorporate at least one dielectric layer (20, 30, or 40). The circuit such as a three port circuit and at least one ground can be coupled to the substrate. The dielectric layer can include a first region (40) with a first set of substrate properties and a second region (20) with a second set of substrate properties. Substrate properties can include permittivity and permeability. A portion (32 or 46) of the three port circuit can be selectively coupled to the second region. The permittivity and/or permeability of the second region can be higher than the permittivity and/or permeability of the first region. The increased permittivities and/or permeabilities can reduce a size of the three port circuit and effect a change in a variety of electrical characteristics associated with the three port circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1380367-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LAVEZZI EZIO
IPC: B21D53/74
Filed: 2003-07-01
Granted: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A machine (1) for angle joining intermediate components (P) for the assembly of profiled elements for doors and windows and the like, comprising a workbench (3) and reference elements (4) for at least one pair of intermediate components (P) on the workbench (3), the intermediate components being provided internally with respective tubular chambers (C) and being preassembled at right angles by inserting in the chambers at least one angular connecting element (E), and at least one unit (9) for fixing one of the intermediate components and the angular element, which is associated with the workbench and is provided with at least one working head (10) that comprises elements (11) for the insertion of at least one dowel (S) provided with a through hole for the connection of the corresponding intermediate component and of the angular element and with elements (12) for injecting a predetermined amount of filler material into the chamber through the hole of the previously inserted dowel, the amount of injected material being suitable to occupy at least one portion of the chamber (C) that is arranged at the angular element (E). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1378303-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOEHME DIETRICH
IPC: B21J9/18
Filed: 2003-06-28
Granted: 2005-05-18
Abstract: Hot deforming device comprises an overflow chamber (3) for a coolant arranged around an ejector shaft (4) in an annular manner, and a feed (5) for a coolant. The coolant is liquid nitrogen.  Preferred Features: The device further comprises an upper ejector (6) arranged centrally in an upper die (2) and having holes for the output of coolant, a lower tool intermediate holder connected to a lower die, and a lower ejector connected to spraying agent circulations via the lower ejector shaft.
Patent EP-1439311-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEYRER THOMAS
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2003-11-27
Granted: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A linear drive has a drive housing (2) accommodating at least one drive part (7) which is coupled in its movement to a guide carriage (14). The load to be moved is received on to a linear guide (23) which is driven linearly on a single guide-rail (24) and is arranged externally on the drive housing (2). A measurement path unit (33) is seated in a closed receiving channel (34) so that the guide rail (24) directly forms the housing for the measurement path unit and that the actuation unit (42) is located directly on board the guide carriage (14).
Patent EP-1437481-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOOSER WALTER
IPC: E21D11/10
Filed: 2003-12-19
Granted: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Screed and compacting vibrating board (10) comprises a vibrating board shell (11) which is placed on concrete, and a construction support (12) supporting the vibrating board shell and having wheels (4) for traveling on a floor shell wagon (5) which supports the upper edge of the concrete of the tunnel floor and the concrete of the raised region of the flank (6). The wheels are connected via vibration dampers (3) to the construction support of the vibrating board.  Preferred Features: The vibration dampers are made of rubber-metal.
Patent EP-1522467-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PARIZAT AMNON
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2003-10-08
Granted: 2006-09-06
Abstract: The variable output inflator includes an injection piston assembly containing a liquid propellant chamber (22) from which liquid propellant is injected through one or more nozzles (25) in the injection piston (18) into a combustion chamber (12). The movement of the injection piston (18)is controlled by a magnetic control unit (37) employing an annular gap (41) through which the MR fluid flows in a controlled manner. The inflator is of cylindrical type and may be made of small compact dimensions. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1430773-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUGFORD ROGER ARTHUR
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2003-12-18
Granted: 2010-02-17
Abstract: A hand held training device (1) capable of producing discreet clicks when operated by a user, having a means (13, 21) by which the user can vary the volume and/or tone of the clicks produced. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1510584-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ-FRANCO MARTA DR
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2003-08-11
Granted: 2009-03-18
Abstract: Disclosed are isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding moss expression promoting regions (MEPRs) as well as a method for producing recombinant polypeptides using such MEPRs.
Patent EP-1470987-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENDO SHUJI
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 2003-01-08
Granted: 2010-03-17
Abstract: A self-aligning-torque assessed value is estimated in an estimation unit within a disturbance observer structure. A steering torque feedback unit defines a steering reaction force based on the self-aligning-torque assessed value.
Patent EP-1483651-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOENBORN THEODORE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-01-17
Granted: 2006-11-15
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for using in-band signal(s) over a differential serial data link to reduce power usage of a transmitter and receiver coupled by the link.
Patent EP-1492586-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROUILLETTE MARTIN
IPC: A61M5/30
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: Described are a method and device for needleless injection of a liquid substance in the skin or other target tissue of a patient, in which droplets of the liquid substance are produced, and the droplets of liquid substance are directed toward the surface of the patient's skin or other target tissue at a velocity sufficiently high to inject the droplets of liquid substance in the patient's skin or other target tissue. The droplets of the liquid substance are accelerated toward the surface of the patient's skin or other target tissue in order to inject the accelerated droplets of liquid substance in the patient's skin or other target tissue. A high velocity jet of gas is produced, droplets of the liquid substance are produced and supplied in the high velocity jet of gas, the droplets of liquid substance are conveyed within the high velocity jet of gas, and the high velocity jet of gas is guided toward the surface of the patient's skin or other target tissue in order to inject the conveyed droplets of liquid substance in the patient's skin or other target tissue.
Patent EP-1493017-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LANGFORD NIGEL
IPC: B82Y20/00
Filed: 2003-04-08
Granted: 2012-07-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détermination de gaz faisant appel à un spectromètre à laser à diode à semi-conducteur. Ce procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : introduction d'un gaz échantillon dans une cellule optique non résonante ; application d'une impulsion électrique à fonction en gradin à un laser à diode à semi-conducteur pour que ledit laser émette un chirp de longueur d'onde continu à injecter dans la cellule optique, injection du chirp de longueur d'onde dans la cellule optique ; utilisation des variations de la longueur d'onde produite par le chirp de longueur d'onde pour le balayage de longueur d'onde ; et détection de la lumière émise par la cellule, le taux de chirp étant sélectionné pour empêcher sensiblement l'apparition d'interférents lumineuses dans la cellule optique.
Patent EP-1476960-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AGIN PASCAL
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2003-02-11
Granted: 2007-03-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the performance of a mobile radiocommunication system with N broadcasting antennae (where N>1) in which different modes of multiple broadcast antennae are possible, including at least one mode assigned to n broadcast antennae (where 1=n<N). Said method comprises a selection stage for n broadcast antennae amongst N for transmission in one mode to n broadcast antennae.
Patent EP-1501609-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CURRY FRANCESCA
IPC: A63B5/10
Filed: 2003-05-02
Granted: 2008-07-09
Abstract: A starting aid for use in swimming comprising a platform with a leading edge wherein said platform is configured to be disposed with said leading edge adjacent to an edge of a swimming pool said aid further comprising a surface, located behind said leading edge and upwardly inclined with respect to said platform, for a swimmer to push against with one foot whilst diving from the platform.
Patent EP-1497166-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DECHAMP FRANCOIS
IPC: B62D6/02
Filed: 2003-03-27
Granted: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The system includes a sensor determining the mechanical angular position (phi) of the vehicle steering wheel. From this the rotation angle (alpha) of the steering wheel is found. An actuator (26) acts on the steer angle (theta) of the steered wheels using a calculation rule that is a function of the rotation angle, and vehicle speed.  The system for controlling the steer angle of the steered wheels (25) of a vehicle includes a sensor determining the mechanical angular position (phi) of the vehicle steering wheel. A further device determines the rotation angle (alpha) of the steering wheel by comparing the angular position of the wheel with a reference value (beta) that represents the neutral position of the steering wheel. An actuator (26) acts on the steer angle (theta) of the steered wheels using a calculation rule that is a function of the rotation angle, and a correction element which can modify the rule according to the speed of the vehicle. The reference value indicating the neutral position of the steering wheel may also be modified as a function of time.
Patent EP-1519706-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELLIS FRANCES ANN
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2003-06-26
Granted: 2008-04-09
Abstract: The invention provides a hair treatment composition such as a shampoo or conditioner suitable for topical application to hair for the repair and prevention of damage, comprising a molecule having the following formula (I) in which R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from a methyl, ethyl, propyl group or mixtures thereof; X is a substituted or un-substituted alkyl or alkenyl chain and Y is an amine or hydroxy group.
Patent EP-1494858-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE KROON JAN
IPC: B29C47/06
Filed: 2003-03-28
Granted: 2010-06-30
Abstract: A multilayer film is produced by blow-moulding a multi-layer film containing at least a polyamide layer and a polyolefin layer. The polyamide layer includes a branched polyamide.
Patent EP-1511573-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENDERLE UDO
IPC: B02C17/16
Filed: 2003-04-30
Granted: 2010-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an agitating mill, in which the agitating shaft is provided with several disc-type milling elements. In previous models the milling discs were replaced by being removed disc by disc from the shaft, together with any spacers that were arranged in between and new discs were then mounted. According to the invention, the milling elements consist of several disc segments, which permits the replacement of individual milling elements without having to dismantle additional milling elements on the shaft.
Patent EP-1554635-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PERRET JEAN
IPC: G04B37/10
Filed: 2003-10-02
Granted: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The invention concerns a seal (18), designed to be axially compressed by the crown (8) against the case tube (2) when the crown (8) is screwed on the tube (2), which is subjected to the action of a return spring (21) of the crown (8) which acts on said seal even when the crown is unscrewed, so long as no pull has been exerted on the control stem (4). Thus, if the user of the watch forgets to screw back the crown (8) after using the control device, sealing conditions are provided not only by the radial action seal (18) but also by the axial action seal (18).
Patent EP-1549459-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORFINO GIUSEPPE
IPC: G05B19/401
Filed: 2003-09-19
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A system and a process are disclosed, that are automated and integrated with numerically controlled systems, for measuring compensating and testing numerically controlled machine tool heads (1) and/or tables. The system comprises: at least one support base (11) equipped with a plurality of distance sensors (14); at least one device (16) of the gage tool type composed of an elongated cylinder (17) that is equipped at one of its ends with connection means (18) for the heads (1) and is equipped at another opposite end with a ball (20), wherein the ball (20) is placed next to the sensors (14) so that they are able, always and in any position, to measure the distance that separates them from the ball (20) and determine thereby the position in the Cartesian space.
Patent EP-1566022-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VANDERHENST HENRI
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2003-11-25
Granted: 2006-05-31
Abstract: An auto-configured LIN bus system comprises a plurality of modules linked to a LIN bus along which electronic data or instructions can be sent to and from each said module. At least one of said modules is a non-configured reconfigurable module having means for being configured with an ID and also having embedded within it at the manufacturing stage a fixed unique Chip Identification Code (CIN) for use during a configuring operation. Said at least one non-configured reconfigurable module having no unique identification address associated therewith, but having a unique code associated therewith. The system further includes configuration means which interrogates said modules and detects the unique code of said at least one non-configured module and transmits a configuration signal to the module to configure the module. The or each said non configured reconfigurable modules further including counter means which is incremented each time a non-configured is configured, said counter of each non-configured module, once configured, providing a unique code which is indicative of the position of the module in the system.
Patent EP-1562747-B1 (EP)
Title: Film a microcouches ondulees possedant des proprietes ameliorees
Inventor: TOPOLKARAEV VASILY A
IPC: B29C48/71
Filed: 2003-08-01
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne une structure de film thermoplastique à microcouches multiples et ses procédés de fabrication. Plus spécifiquement, l'invention concerne un film à micro-couches multiples, possédant plusieurs couches de polymère ondulées et plusieurs couches d'élastomère thermoplastique. Des matières de charge et des tensio-actifs peuvent être inclus dans la couche de polymère ondulée ou la couche d'élastomère thermoplastique. Les films à micro-couches multiples peuvent être formés dans un procédé de co-extrusion.
Patent EP-1573964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIBSON EDWARD S
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2003-12-17
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A system and method of guaranteeing the delivery of SNMP traps in a computer network. In an exemplary embodiment, the method receives SNMP Traps at a trap concentrator, which bundles the traps using a guaranteed delivery data transmission protocol. The trap concentrator further transmits the bundled traps across a network to a trap echoer, which unbundles the traps and transmits their data content to a trap processor. In exemplary embodiments, the trap concentrator recognizes if attempted trap transmission to the trap echoer fails, and if so, stores the bundled traps in a cache until they can be retransmitted in their original sequence.
Patent EP-1441357-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TIMPE RAINER
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2004-01-22
Granted: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The arrangement has a holding element (11) on which the protective containers (2) rest at least partly at one end, the other end having an insertion opening (5). The holding element has a protrusion (15) in an edge region that engages an aperture (17) in the second end of the container so that a container can be pivoted from a storage position into a removal position in which a corresponding information medium (3) can be removed or inserted.
Patent EP-1460730-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NATTER MARKUS DIPL-ING
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 2004-03-11
Granted: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A cable screen connection (3) is coupled to a connector housing via multiple capacitors (8) which are spaced apart in the circumference direction of the cable screen connection or the connector housing. At least five, preferably eight capacitors are used.
Patent EP-1501185-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOEHLER FRANK
IPC: H02P6/18
Filed: 2004-07-13
Granted: 2009-09-09
Abstract: The method involves operating a motorized positioning device (1) with an electric motor (14), especially a synchronous motor and a controller (10) by measuring the motor phase currents and/or voltages and using them for sensor-less rotor position determination. Below a minimum revolution rate, a pole jump is detected by evaluating the measured currents and/or voltages and a detected pole jump is automatically compensated for by regulating the motor. An independent claim is also included for a positioning device for positioning a rotatable device.
Patent EP-1637582-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LINDSTROEM CURT
IPC: C11B13/02
Filed: 2004-09-21
Granted: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for providing tall oil or tall oil fuel from tall oil soap. In the process, tall oil soap, which may be neutralized with carbon dioxide, is treated with an alkaline earth metal compound to convert sodium soaps into alkaline earth metal soaps. The conversion reduces the sodium content and increases the heat value of the product. The converted product may be used as a low sodium fuel or it may be acidulated with a minimum of sulfur.
Patent EP-1652639-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TITZ FELIX
IPC: B26D11/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Granted: 2009-06-10
Abstract: The method involves using two groups of cutter tools (14,15) to form first and second external longitudinal cuts and first and second internal longitudinal cuts along the conveying direction of a corrugated cardboard web (2). The first and second external longitudinal cuts overlap each other in pairs along the conveyance direction (3), while the first and second internal longitudinal cuts overlap each other along the conveying direction. An internal connecting cut connects the first and second internal longitudinal cuts, while extending crosswise of the conveying direction. Two external connecting cuts connect the first and second external longitudinal cuts while extending crosswise of the conveying direction. The external connecting cuts end before the side margins of the corrugated material web.
Patent EP-1533379-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW J
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1998-09-11
Granted: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A chimeric G alpha  protein having yeast G alpha  (Gpa1p) amino acid sequences modified by a minimum of 3 amino acids positions within the C-terminal 10 amino acids by substitution by alternative amino acids, a transformed yeast cell comprising said chimeric G alpha  protein and a method of screening for a compound able to interact with a receptor comprising contacting a compound of interest with said yeast cell and observing the growth response of the cell or observing production of a reporter gene product.
Patent EP-1439133-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STANK ROBERT E
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2004-01-16
Granted: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus (10) has a small bottle (40,80,96) which is positioned within a larger bottle (20,90). The small bottle (40,80,96) contains a concentrated solution, and the larger bottle (20,90) contains water. The small bottle has a nozzle (43,46) that is off-center, a grip base (48) that is an integral part of the bottle, and a vent to maintain zero atmospheric pressure internally. The small bottle (40,80,96) is inverted and placed within the neck (24) of the large bottle (20,90). The small bottle (40,80,96) is then rotated so that the neck of the nozzle (43,46) comes between two arms (32) of a release mechanism which is an integral part of the large bottle. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the nozzle (43,46) is centered, and is pushed through the arms (86) of the release mechanism (82). Once the apparatus is ready for use, the small bottle (40,80,96) is pulled upward using the base grip (48) or a pull ring (100), thereby opening the nozzle (43,46) and releasing the contents of the small bottle (40,80,96) into the large bottle (20,90). The contents are poured out through the space (26) between the small bottle and the neck of the large bottle (24), or through a separate pour spout (22,120). <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1467148-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YLITALO MATTI
IPC: F23L1/00
Filed: 2004-03-09
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: The method involves supplying air flow from primary air jets and from side air jets (17) into a furnace (2). The air flow supplied from the primary jets is stronger than the air flow supplied from the side air jets. The primary air jets are placed in a front wall (12) of the furnace. The side air jets are placed in side walls (14, 15) of the furnace. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) an air arrangement for supplying upper air from an upper air supply level (b) a fluidized-bed boiler.
Patent EP-1495733-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOTFRIED YECHIEL
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 2004-06-04
Granted: 2010-09-22
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for treating a fracture of a bone of a subject includes an intramedullary (IM) nail (30), adapted to be inserted in a medullary canal (22) of the bone of the subject, and having a proximal head (32) that defines at least one hole (36) therethrough. The apparatus also includes a sleeve (50), which includes a locking mechanism (51), which locking mechanism is adapted to engage the hole when the sleeve is inserted in the hole, such engagement preventing rotational and longitudinal movement between the sleeve and the hole. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a screw (40), the sleeve being adapted to slidably receive the screw.